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Sydney, Australia to Kabul is an approximately 22.5- hour flight. You'll gain 5.5 hours traveling from Sydney to Kabul due to the time zone difference. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to travel to Herat.

Traveling by flight from Kabul to Herat takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In May, daily temperatures in Herat can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. On the 25th (Mon), you're off to Bamyan.

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Balkh

Balkh is a town in the Balkh Province of Afghanistan, about 20 kilometers northwest of the provincial capital, Mazar-e Sharif, and some 74km south of the Amu Darya river. Balkh is known for historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the spiritual surroundings of Blue Mosque and make a trip to Green Mosque.

Traveling by combination of car, flight, and taxi from Bamyan to Balkh takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 39°C in May, and nighttime lows around 24°C. On the 1st (Mon), you'll travel back home.